Founded: 1816 (ESTABLISHED FACT) Location: Islay, Scotland Founder: John Johnston
Officially founded in 1816 by John Johnston on Islay’s south coast (illicit distilling on the site predates this). Lagavulin is heavily peated (~35–40 ppm) but is known for a drier, more balanced smoke than Laphroaig, with a rich, oily texture and long finish. Part of Diageo’s Classic Malts series. (source: Wikipedia)
Signature style: Rich, peaty, smoky, with sweetness, dry oak, sea salt, and a long finish.
Famous expressions: Lagavulin 16 Year, Lagavulin 8 Year, Lagavulin Distillers Edition, Lagavulin 12 Year Cask Strength.
Trivia: Lagavulin 16 Year is famously the favorite whisky of fictional character Ron Swanson in the TV show Parks and Recreation. — ESTABLISHED FACT